National
Obama’s NLRB nominee confirmed, but others could face roadblocks
October 30, 2013Today's action by the U.S. Senate confirming Richard Griffin as NLRB general counsel is the final piece needed to ensure a fully functioning National Labor Relations Board.
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Unsafe buses being built in LA with $1.50-per-hour Chinese labor
October 30, 2013The workers have been living in dormitory-style housing for up to six months, getting paid only $1.50 per hour and a $50 a day allowance.
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Unionized carwash workers in New York win first contracts
October 28, 2013The three-year pacts cover workers at the Webster Car Wash and WCA/Rico Pobre Car Wash in the Bronx and the Jomar Car Wash and Sutphin Car Wash in Queens.
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Thousands in Washington protest government spying
October 28, 2013The march attracted protesters from both progressive and conservative groups in opposition to unlawful government spying on Americans.
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Obama renews immigration call, but ignores deportation crisis
October 24, 2013"Every day, more than 1,000 aspiring Americans are deported, mothers and fathers separated from children."
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